Latest articles by Tyler Schuster
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You Can Train Plants to Need Less Water – This One Habit Builds Drought ToleranceHelp plants cope better with dry spells and heatwaves by making one simple but effective change to your watering routine.
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These 6 Self-Seeding Flowers Come Back Every Year Without Becoming InvasiveSelf-seeding flowers can be a gardener's dream ... or a nightmare. Plant these easy-going self-sowers that won't take over your whole garden.
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What Orchids Need in July to Trigger Blooms – and the Heatwave Mistake That Quietly Stops FloweringJuly can make or break the next round of orchid blooms. A few good summer habits – or one careless mistake – decide whether that spike ever appears.
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Do I Have to Reapply Mulch in Midsummer? How to Know When It's Time to Top Up Your BedsMulch rarely lasts all season. By July, it has often thinned out, leaving beds exposed as heat peaks. Here's how to tell if you need to reapply more mulch now.
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What to Do With Tomatoes in July to Keep the Harvests Coming – 6 Vital Tasks for More Fruit and Fewer ProblemsYou're so close – don't let your summer harvest fall apart! Here's the essential July checklist for thriving tomato vines.
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This Is the Best Time to Fertilize Your Vegetable Garden for a Bigger Harvest – and the 1 Time You Should Never Feed PlantsWhen you feed your vegetable garden matters almost as much as the fertilizer you use. Find out the best and worst times to fertilize for a huge harvest.
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Most Gardeners Have Never Heard of This Lawn Product That Helps Grass Survive Extreme HeatTired of wasting water on dry lawn patches? This easy-to-add product lowers water surface tension to help moisture penetrate deep down to the roots.
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Help Bees Survive the Heat – Turn a Saucer Into a Summer Lifeline in Just MinutesBees struggle to find safe drinking water during hot weather, but this simple DIY is quick and cheap to make and could help backyard pollinators thrive.
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Grow Tasty Lettuce Even in the Heat of Summer – 6 Heat-Tolerant Varieties and Expert Tricks Will Keep Harvests Coming All SummerSummer heat waves don't mean then end of the lettuce-growing season when you plant these picks. Say goodbye to bitter summer lettuce!
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The Best Lawn Mowing Height for Every Season – to Keep Your Grass Lush All Year LongIf you want a lush and thriving lawn, you shouldn't leave your mower on one height all year. Here are the best lawn mowing heights for every season.
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What Peace Lilies Need in June – 6 Vital Tasks for Glossy Leaves, Graceful Blooms, and No More Brown TipsJune is peak growing season for a peace lily, and a handful of small jobs now decide whether it gives you dull, spotty foliage or the glossy leaves and white blooms it’s really grown for.
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Is That a June Bug or Japanese Beetle? How to Tell the Difference Before One Wrecks Your Summer GardenIf shiny beetles are flying around your garden, they could spell disaster. Learn the difference in appearance and damage of June bugs and Japanese beetles.
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What Your Peach Tree Needs in June to Ensure a Huge Harvest This Year – 6 Easy Tasks to Do Before the Month EndsDon't forget to do these six simple tasks in June, if you want to grow a big harvest of sweet peaches. Check them off your list soon!
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Prep Your Plants Before the Heat Hits – Easy June Tips to Keep Gardens Lush Through Summer DroughtThe worst time to think about drought is in the middle of one. A handful of jobs done now will decide how your garden holds up when July turns brutal.
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What’s Eating Your Plants? How to Identify Leaf Damage and Stop the Culprit FastMysterious holes in your leaves got you down? Check out these 7 common culprits and stop them before it is too late.
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After 20 Years of Indoor Gardening, These 12 Products Are My Amazon Prime Day Must-BuysUpgrade your indoor garden for less this Amazon Prime Day with expert-picked deals on grow lights, soils, and tools that help plants thrive.
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Turbocharge Your Soil in June – The Lazy Summer Soil Refresh that Rejuvenates Your Yard with Zero TillingBefore you reach for the trowel to refresh your baked summer soil, try this lovely lazy soil boost instead. These 3 simple soil treats are the super-easy way to set you up for a summer of growing success
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7 Clever Ways to Keep Your Garden Lush and Hydrated While You’re Away (Without Asking the Neighbors!)Don't let your plants get thirsty while you're away. These set-and-forget watering methods will help you worry less and relax more on vacation!
